Successful Management of Atrio-Esophageal Fistula after Cardiac Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
An increase in cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation for treating refractory atrial fibrillation has resulted in an increased prevalence of complications. Among numerous complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation, atrio-esophageal fistula, although rare, is known to have fatal results. We...
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| Published in: | Journal of chest surgery pp. 142 - 145 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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대한흉부외과학회
01-04-2013
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| Summary: | An increase in cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation for treating refractory atrial fibrillation has resulted in an increased prevalence of complications. Among numerous complications of radiofrequency catheter ablation, atrio-esophageal fistula, although rare, is known to have fatal results. We report a case of successful management of an atrio-esophageal fistula as a complication of cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation. KCI Citation Count: 1 |
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| Bibliography: | www.kjtcvs.org G704-000272.2013.46.2.007 |
| ISSN: | 2765-1606 2765-1614 |